This is a list of the most common mistakes I see people make in designing their landscapes. Usually the mistakes are made either by a builder or a landscaper cutting corners to save money, or by homeowners who just aren’t aware, and haven’t fully thought their plan through. If you follow these rules, then you…
In Regards To All Landscaping Posts Preceding This One: My website developer pre-populated my blog with landscaping blogs that were not written by me. One by one, I will be replacing them with blogs composed of my own words and thoughts. Until then, they are serving as place holders. Thanks for dropping by, and come…
WHAT IS MULCH? Mulch is any material that covers the ground’s surface to form a protective layer. It’s designed to mimic what happens typically in nature when plant debris and fallen leaves blanket the soil. When you add mulch to your landscape and garden, it creates healthier soil by conserving moisture, reducing erosion, stabilizing temperatures,…
Do you dream of a beautiful backyard where you could spend your time relaxing and entertaining friends but feel hopelessly lost when you look out the window at the size of your yard? Here are a few ideas to show you how a few key changes can make the most out of your small backyard. …
Even for the most veteran gardeners, landscaping and gardening can feel like a rollercoaster ride. One minute, your yard is beautiful and lush, full of thriving greenery, and the next, leaves are falling early, and things just aren’t blooming the way they’re supposed to. Plants, trees, and shrubs can be temperamental, high-maintenance, and fussy at…
If you live in a hilly town, sloped neighborhood, or rolling countryside, you know how intimidating it can feel when you are trying to landscape. Sloped yards can be difficult to walk on, awkward to work from, and challenging to maintain. They have an increased risk of soil erosion and sliding if handled poorly, which…
Rocks and natural stones can do so much to enhance the look of your landscape and solve many everyday landscaping needs. Unlike some trees/shrubs/plants, they look the same year-round, help with stabilization and retainment, and are nature’s sculptures. We’ve put together some information about some of the many different types of rock and stones out…
Do you stroll through your neighborhood eyeing the beautiful landscaping of your neighbors, wishing you could turn your yard into something more than a patch of grass? Landscape planning and design can feel like one of the most daunting parts of homeownership, whether you are a first-time homeowner or have owned a home for years….
A Beautiful Looking Landscaped Property Without Wasting Water!We specialize in drought resistant and drought tolerant landscaping. Drought tolerant landscaping, drought resistant landscaping or Xeriscaping as it’s also known, is a quickly emerging landscaping trend, especially throughout the La Fayette, Georgia area. Unless you’re property is on a well you are most likely hooked up to La…
Backyard landscaping Ideas Without Grass Maintaining your backyard nice and neat can sometimes be challenging. Successfully growing healthy, lush, green, grass can sometimes be a challenge, especially in areas lacking an irrigation system. It’s also a challenge to constantly mow and maintain. Luckily, there are many other options for landscaping, without including grass or other high…
Walnut Grove Landscape & Construction is a locally owned, full service landscaping and property maintenance company based out of La Fayette, Georgia and serving Walker County and the surrounding area including Chickamauga, Rock Spring, Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, and Lower Chattanooga. We specialize in exterior wood staining and sealing, wood decks, wood fences, gazebo and pergola construction and small outbuilding construction. Property maintenance services include lawn mowing, leaf removal, hedge and shrub pruning, mulch installation, seasonal yard clean ups, and pressure washing.
